Official Birthday 9/20/05
1st Birthday 9/20/06
2nd Birthday 9/20/07
3rd Birthday 9/20/08
4th Birthday 9/20/09
My little Princess is growing so fast...soon she'll not want me around...but I know, later, she'll be my best friend.
Amazing how fast time passes! 8 years ... just amazing.
I'm just going to link you to what I blogged about last year ... click here
Do you have a story? Memories? Link me....or share here.
Kodiak (AKA Koda) ...
5 mths old
40 lbs
So, yeah, we got a dog. Honestly we just went to LOOK at the puppies. Never intended on bringing one home even though we called the landlord just to ask, just in case.
I'm such a sucker for animals!! Koda is so far a wonderful dog! He is outside during the days and in the garage sleeping at night. He loves the kids, especially Jake, and hasn't growled or snapped at them...in fact, I can't even say he has jumped on them. He seems content on laying outside chewing a chew bone or running up and down the yard w/Juliana or Kris, or going for walks with Jake. I hope he keeps it up! What a beautiful BIG dog!
So, here we are, just about 4 weeks into our new lives and we are adjusting quite well. The kids are keeping me really busy, physically and mentally, that I have no time to worry or think of things that bring me down. I just wish I could say the same for my mom & dad and my mother-in-law and father-in-law.
(hanging in our new home)
The boys started school 2 weeks ago. In our little town, there is only 1 elementary school, 3 teachers per grade, so even though the school is larger than where they went before (Falling Spring), we didn't have a choice. We did attend the Open House and all 4 of us were a bit lost, not only in the school, but in the 'faces' as well. Really sad that I didn't see my friends I grew up w/their kids, or the neighbors of my in-laws that my kids grew up with. So, we sat alone, but together, that works just fine for now.
The first day of school was only 3 hours. The entire morning I paced and worried about them. I worried about them making friends or hating their teachers or not being able to find their bus (They don't number the buses here! You go by the driver!). Well, good news, they found their bus, they LOVE their teachers, and have made numerous friends. Kids are resilient aren't they!? Of course I have some first day of school pictures!
A total new beginning ... my boys did GREAT!
When we came out to visit in April, it was so brown! I remember living in Wyoming and missing the East Coast and all the green ... I didn't want that again, it was so ugly, so depressing!
Driving into our new (little!) town I was pleasantly surprised that it was GREEN! 
The drive went better than I thought. At the last minute my brother-in-law, Joe, decided to come see the area (possible job opportunity for him, which, by the way, he is moving here! Yeah!) and drove out Frank's car for us. The car would have gone freight, but this saved the company some money AND added extra room for us, thankfully!
The drive was really uneventful...the first day was tough, I was so worried about the cats (Petey meowed for hours and wouldn't relax even though he was sedated), upset about leaving, and well, just worried in general. We made it through that day and the cats did awesome in the hotel room, so I was able to finally relax.
(Just had to share this picture ... never would I own WHITE sheets and comforter w/a black cat. LOL)
Every day was about the same, we drove for hours, stopped and peed, drove for hours, stopped at a hotel ... ate. The 10 year old kept his daddy awake, by stinking up the van and Ana slept 1 x the entire 4 days! Kris was with his Uncle in the other car and from what I understand, slept a lot!
(Only time Ana slept ... only time Kris was in our van w/us)
The 3rd day, we decided to stop at my sister-in-laws, Maria, to see her and the family. We only had to drive 3 hours that day, which was a nice break. Maria was a great hostess! I love her Mexican cooking!!! The cousins got along great and the cats liked hiding in strange places ...
The last day of driving was filled with excitement! We were finally going to see our new home! The drive started out like all the rest of the days ... including Jake passing gas. It got so bad that I finally had to step in ... "Ahhh man, Jake, you stink! Knock it off right now or you're grounded!" Jake swore up and down it wasn't him! We kept blaming him ...... then it hit me. CATS.
Ever try cleaning out a dog crate with a wad of poop in the blanket while 2 cats try to climb out along side a highway?
suck. Plain and simple, they just suck. So, mom and dad decided to throw us a "See you later" party. The parties that my parents 'throw' I like to call "drunk fest" only because I get to drink and my kids get to run wild while mommy is drinking ... of course they are safe, how dare you suggest otherwise ;) ... when I drink, I'm actually more aware. LOL Ok, so, Didi and Pap are there along w/numerous other mom/dad's and grandparents.
Anyway ... the party was wonderful, even with having to say 'see you later' to my family, 2nd family, and friends. However, reassurances from them all made it easier.
Saying "see you later" to mom and dad was much harder. For fear of a 'breakdown' I'm just going to say a few things. My heart hurts because their hearts hurt. (That's all I can say right now)
The in-laws were just as tough to say 'see you later' to. I helps knowing that Frank has other siblings still in town to be there for them. No, nobody can replace my kids, so I'm certain that it was/is hard for both Nanny and Papa...as well as, my kids and myself.
So many things I want to say I will miss. But, I must say "see you later" ... I ran out of tissues. ;)
What can I say? Well, I can say that it has been one hell of a month. Last month this time we were in PA celebrating Jake's 10th birthday, trying to avoid the inevitable. This month we are jumping feet first into a new life of living ...
The first week in August was mentally exhausting. On Tuesday the packers came and packed my (our) life into boxes, lots and lots of boxes. The next day, they loaded up our life into a United Van Lines truck, leaving the first house that Frank and I bought, empty. Completely, empty. When they pulled the truck away it marked the beginning of our new life. "Move that truck, move that truck" so the Aguirre's can start their new life adventure...
You can read about it here...
and print from here:
There are MANY DVD's for $5 at Target ... some great choices!
(You can also print right from the site, I just linked the PDF for easier access)
The last few weeks I've been getting free or cheap school supplies ... I even got 12 rolls of scotch tape for 9 cents each! I know a lot of what I do involves coupons, so, I wanted to bring you some school supply deals w/out the coupons. NOW is the time to buy, even if you don't know what your kids will need.
Walmart ... this has got to be my least favorite place to shop, but deals are deals!
I heard Kris yelling at Hayden (the cat) and turned around to see Hayden playing with Kristopher's Darth Vader ... this is the best picture I could get, Hayden was having so much fun!
and I shall be married once again. It's been a long 7 months.
Now, how many months will it take us to get used to living together again ... LOL
Target has Electrasol/Finish 20+5ct. Quantum or 32 ct. tablets or gel packs, on sale for $3.49 starting tomorrow (7/12)
In this week's paper, the SmartSource pack of coupons has aa $2.50 off manufacturer coupon (exp. 8/9)
After coupon, this makes each pack $.99!
Buy your papers and stock up!!
FREE small Slurpee Day at 7 Eleven on 7/11/09
http://ocdeals.freedomblogging.com/2009/06/12/free-slurpees-july-11-at-7-eleven/
There are 2 FLIP's (Food Lion internet printable coupons) that are out right now.
The first one is $1 off your next 360 purchase and the second one is $1 off your next Home 360 purchase. Both can be printed from HERE. Be sure to select the amount you want to print off, you can NOT got back and reprint!
You can use 1 of each of the coupons in a transaction. I usually do 2 transactions in a row, unless there is a really great deal that I just have to stockpile on, then I do 5 or 6 transactions, but not in a row. I take my 2 transactions out to my car and go back in, or go to another Food Lion.
Here are a few items that you can purchase with these coupons. Some are free and some are only a few quarters! (Of course, prices may vary!)
Price List for Home 360:
Envelopes 1.49
Scrubber pads (similar to Brillo) 1.39
Sponges 1.78
Plastic forks, spoons, or knives 1.49
7lb cat litter for $1.50
Kid scissors $.99
Red plastic disposable cups $1.42
Packages of rubber bands, erasers, pencil sharpeners 3 for $.99
Adult scissors $1.49
Packing tape $1.49
Drinking straws 40ct $1.36
250 toothpicks for $1.12
Transparent tape $.99
Scotch type tape $1.22
Duct tape $1.99
Wood kebob sticks $2.00
Baby bibs $.97
Kleenex 230 ct $1.55
Food Lion brand baby wipes 40ct. $1.50
25 sq ft Aluminum foil $.99
2-pack dish sponges $1.77
Single wet one packs $.89
40ct fabric softener sheets $1.69
Paper Towels $1.50
Price List for Healthy Accents:
Rubbing alcohol $.99
Peroxide $.69
Handsoap $1.49
Epsom salts $.99
hand sanitizer $1.49
Qtips $1.99
HA bandaids $1.79
Petroleum gel in a tub like vaseline $1.39
Nail polish remover $0.97
Dental floss is $1.29
Honey lemon cough drops are $1.50
Toothbrushes $1.00
Cotton balls $.99
FL Water $3.29
Calamine lotion $1.49
Kids and adult bandages $1.79
Acetominophen $2.99
Jumbo cotton balls (100) for $1.26
Sample Purchase:
1 Home 360 Paper Towel Roll - $1.50
1 Healthy Accent Peroxide - $.69
Total: $2.19
Use:
$1.00 Home 360 FLIP
$1.00 Healthy Accent FLIP
OOP: $.19
STOCK UP!
Food Lion has the Healthy Accent M5 Magnum Razor w/Trimmer on sale for $2.99 (Exp. 7/14).
Print off the $2 IP (internet printable coupon) for the M5 Magnum Razor w/trimmer HERE.
You can print 2 of these coupons!
Food Lion has out a $1 off any Healthy Accent FLIP (Food Lion Internet Printable) ... you can print the FLIP from here http://foodlion.com/web-coupons/privatebrand/default.asp?title=coupons_0617 BE SURE TO PRINT AT LEAST 2, ONCE YOU PRINT, YOU CAN NOT GO BACK!
You can only use 1 Healthy Accent FLIP per transaction...so, if you want both razors free, do 2 transactions!! Make sure to get something else in that transaction, though...(match number of items to number of coupons)
Example Transation:
Razor - $2.99 Gum - .50cents
Total: $3.49
Use:
$2 Magnum Razor Coupon $1 Healthy Accent Coupon
PAY only 49cents!
OR just get a razor and pay 99cents after the manufacturer internet printable coupon, if you aren't a penny pincher like me :)
yes...each. We are getting 2! Oh MY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jake's is an albino corn snake...(red/white). He is thinking of naming it Rossi (motorcycle racer).
Kristopher's is black/gray/white. He is thinking of naming it Rocky.
We were visiting a friend's house (Laura) last night. She has them and 8 others! I can't believe how good the boys did w/them...the snakes were a bit scared at first but the more the boys held them the snakes became calmer, quickly.
Laura has to get the snakes to eat their first 'pinky' (day old mice) and then we can have them.
See, Didi, they eat mice, so they are good snakes!!
OI! What am I thinking??
One of these newly hatched snakes will be ours. They are so easy to care for ... and J loved my friends snake ... oh my, what am I thinking?!
This is Juliana holding my friends corn snake. She loved it!
